I have commented in a couple of threads on the over complexity of todays cars.
I don’t include sensible ( yes, sensible) safety features. Some of these though hark of creating a lack of driver skills due to being lulled into false security. ABS.....how many realise it allows steering instead of a skid with no control? The lane assist/ auto braking are , in my experience of the current Kia they are certainly not foolproof. I would describe the lane warning as unfit for purpose due to the spurious sensing/ action. The manual has a LONG list of possible reasons for spurious warnings. I have grown into the electric parking brake ( no more handbrake turns for me) BUT, I had to fit my seatbelt to release it to move the car a couple of feet on the drive. Over compensation for dickhead drivers? Extra sensor adding to cost and complexity? Imagine that failing so you are stuck in a carpark somewhere. Hmmmmm I need to check if an override is possible!
Turning to EV. Why add more power draining kit when battery capacity is a major factor? Would an ICE car be fitted with a small tank? No. Big enough to give decent range with little or no detraction. Is a Stop/start function really effective for better mpg? I remember Tiff Needell, testing one and such a negligible difference posing cost effectiveness questions.
